Pfiesteria Phrenzy

Human Impact on the Environment

 

TEACHER TIPS & TOOLS for teaching Information Literacy Skills

 Unit:

    
Grade 8 - Science - Ecology

Focus:

  

What impact do humans have on the ecosystem?

Is Pfiesteria piscicida still a problem in the Chesapeake Bay? If so, what can be done about it?

BCPS
Curriculum Indicator:

   Follow an investigation of an environmental issue affecting society, and present a personal action plan to address the problem. (LG #6)

 BCPS
Library Media
Indicators 9, 10, 11:

  

Use reference skills in order to locate information in a variety of sources (LG-3)

Use research skills in order to evaluate, select, record, and reorganize information (LG-3)

Use critical thinking skills in order to solve research problems (LG-3)

Maryland Media
Learning Outcomes
and Indicators

   Learn and apply reading, research and critical thinking skills to organize, and synthesize information in order to communicate new understanding.

 AASL Standards

    

 ISTC NETS for Students

Performance Standards and Indicators:

Grades PreK - 2

Grades 3 - 5

Grades 6 - 8

Grades 9- 12

    

Last update: July, 2001

 

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